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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.09, 15,276.40 and 7,583.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.09, 15,276.40 and 7,583.21 is: 11,352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.09 : 15,276.40 = 7,583.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.09/15,276.40 = 7,583.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.09x = 15,276.40 × 7,583.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.09x = 115,844,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,844,149.24/10,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,352.72

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